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Paul Borek is retiring this month after 15 years as executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., but before he left there was a party Sept. 28 in his honor.

See story, page 6.

DeKalb alderwoman to run for 76th House District in 2024 election

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Carolyn Zasada, 1st Ward alderwoman for DeKalb, announced that she’ll seek the 76th District in the Illinois House in 2024 as a Democrat, putting her in line for another battle with Mayor Cohen Barnes.

Barnes also announced Sept. 22 that he plans to run as a Democrat.

Fellow Democrat and Northern Illinois University graduate Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has said he won’t seek reelection in 2024.

“I’ve been thinking about [running for 76th District] for the past month or so and finally made the decision last weekend,” Zasada said in an interview Oct. 2, adding that she wants to continue “fighting for working families and their everyday needs.”

Zasada – formerly Carolyn Morris – and Barnes faced each other in the 2021 mayoral race in DeKalb, with Barnes coming out on top. If Barnes, who was first elected in 2021, wins a spot in the General Assembly in Springfield, he said he intends to continue serving his mayoral term to the end and continue in both elected offices at the same time. Zasada, who was first elected in 2019 and whose current term also ends in 2025, said it’s too early for her to decide on serving out her alderperson term.

In her second term on the DeKalb City Council, Zasada said she feels confident now in her work as an elected leader and knows that she’ll be able to bring that to Springfield to represent a much larger constituency.

“Ever since I began serving on the City Council in DeKalb, I have absolutely loved serving the community, and I think that I am equipped on a larger level,”

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Zasada said.

The DeKalb U.S. Marine Corps veteran, real estate agent, NIU graduate and mother of four who attended DeKalb District 428 schools is no stranger to public office bids. She said she was first inspired to pay more attention to politics in school.

“I had an amazing social studies teacher and after a specific class, I felt like I understood the system so well that I felt like I would be able to go into this challenging abstract system and fight for the people our government overlooks and change the things that people need to be changed,” Zasada said. “That is the same thing that led me to join the Marine Corps. I thought I could replace someone in a combat zone who had children to return to. I see a need, and I work to meet it.”

In addition to her 2021 mayoral campaign, Zasada ran an unsuccessful 2018 bid as a Democrat for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, losing to longtime clerk and Republican Douglas Johnson. She’s been representing the 1st Ward unopposed since 2019.

Zasada joined the Marine Corps in 2002. She served for 11 years as active duty and two more as reserve, and served a tour in Iraq. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from NIU, and earned her master’s in public policy and administration at Northwestern University. She’s worked in nonprofit management and now is a real estate agent.

A hot-button issue likely to play a role in 2024 campaigns is the controversial closure of St. Margaret’s Hospital, which closed June 16 in Spring Valley. St. Margaret’s Health-Peru closed in January and has since been acquired by OSF HealthCare.

The Illinois Valley has been without a nearby hospital since, as OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa is the closest.

“I think that it’s important to focus on the needs of the entire district, and I think the things the entire district are facing are shortage of health care, access to health care – I think that’s a significant factor for people and a significant factor in reducing crime, quality of life and poverty,” Zasada said.

In a social media post Sunday night to her political public page, Zasada announced her candidacy with a photo alongside DeKalb County Democratic Party Chair Anna Wilhelmi.

Zasada said she also wants to tackle job growth and lowering taxes.

“I think we need more good-paying

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Megann Horstead file photo DeKalb 1st Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Zasada speaks at the May 22 meeting of the DeKalb City Council.

Sycamore graduate receives Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation announced that Emily Bychowski is the recipient of the Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship.

The scholarship was presented to Bychowski at a DeKalb Municipal Band concert, according to a news release.

Bychowski graduated from Sycamore High School in 2023. She played viola in the Sycamore Middle School

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jobs,” she said. “The [Interstate] 88 corridor has been growing big time, but there’s a lot of need for more growth in the southern portion of the district. I think we’ve done a fantastic job in the city of DeKalb for reducing taxes, but it’s something we need to do in other parts of the district as well.”

In her time representing the 1st Ward, Zasada has worked with city officials, area landlords and tenants to help facilitate major changes to property ownership on the city’s north side. During a 2019 summer of fires at multiple DeKalb apartments, including many owned by former Evanston-based landlord Hunter Properties – once the city of DeKalb’s largest landlord – Zasada could be seen at the apartment complexes, aiding residents displaced and injured by the fires.

In April 2021, Zasada supported a unanimous vote for the city to sign a settlement contract with Hunter Properties – which at one point had almost 500 unresolved code violations, according to DeKalb County court records – which established a plan for Hunter to sell multiple properties to the city or to a dif-

and Sycamore High School orchestras. Bychowski also performed with the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She plans on majoring in music education at Northern Illinois University.

The Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to a DeKab County high school graduate who plans to pursue a music career. The fund was created in 2009 by Dee Palmer, who died in 2011, and his supporters. Palmer was the DeKalb Municipal Band director.

For information, call 815-748-5383 or email scholarships@dekalbccf.org.

ferent landlord. All Hunter Properties buildings that changed ownership were in the 1st Ward, except for The Terraces, formerly Lincoln Tower on West Lincoln Highway.

“The 1st Ward has really seen some transformation,” Zasada said. “There’s certainly room to grow and to improve, but we’ve taken the necessary steps to get that ball rolling and to change what it looks like.”

The candidate filing period doesn’t open until Nov. 27, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. However, petitions to collect voter signatures could begin circulating as of Sept. 5.

The general primary election in Illinois is March 19.

The 76th District includes La Salle, Bureau and DeKalb counties, including the cities of Ottawa, La Salle, Peru, DeKalb and Spring Valley.

For Zasada, she hopes to bring her ability to listen and learn – what she counted a strength – to the district.

“I think that on [the] City Council I’m an open-minded voice of reason and think I listen very well to both sides of every situation that we come across,” Zasada said. “I’m always willing to change my mind, which I think is a positive when new ideas present themselves.”

Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation DeKalb County Community Foundation grants director Jolene Willis (from left), Emily Bychowski, and foundation executive director Dan Templin pose for a picture.

NIU Class of 1973 to reunite at Homecoming

Editor’s note: This feature on Northern Illinois University’s Class of 1973 written by Tony Scott initially appeared in Northern Now and is being reprinted with permission.

By TONY SCOTT Northern Illinois University

If you were a student preparing to graduate from NIU in 1973, you had already experienced one of the most politically and socially tumultuous times in United States history, along with witnessing a cultural revolution in music, film and art.

Movie theaters in the Chicago area were featuring films such as “Soylent Green,” “The Long Goodbye,” “Deliverance” and “The Poseidon Adventure.” The hottest songs on the music charts included “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John and “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flack.

President Richard Nixon handily beat Democratic Party challenger George McGovern in the fall 1972 election, all while the burgeoning Watergate situation was becoming a fullblown scandal.

This year, the generation of NIU graduates who experienced all of that and more will be celebrating 50 years since they crossed the commencement stage.

Mark Lamb, chairman of the organizing committee, said he still keeps in contact with many of his friends who he met while a freshman at NIU.

“We all lived together in the dorms at Northern,” Lamb said. “When we get together, we say things like, ‘Hey, I wonder what so-and-so is doing.’ We were thinking about doing a little reunion on our own actually, before the pandemic hit.”

Lamb said the Golden Huskie reunion will be the perfect opportunity to see friends and network with fellow alumni.

“I’m hoping that we get to renew some friendships with people we knew back in the day,” he said.

Lamb and others on the Golden Huskies reunion committee recently remi-

nisced about their time on the NIU campus a half-century ago and their excitement about the reunion.

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“Most everybody is retired,” Lamb said. “It will be cool to see the families, how your kids are doing now, how many grandkids you have, that kind of thing. You’ve moved on from your own personal goals to your family.”

Lamb recalled that he and most of his friends had parents who hadn’t attended college, and they bonded over this new, unknown experience. He said that bond made those friendships endure.

“I think we were all first-generation college kids, our parents never went to college, and we really had no clue what we were doing in college, to be honest, and I think that was probably the bond,” Lamb said. “We were all in this together, and we were helping each other.”

Linda Grandolfo still maintains friendships with a group of women she met while they were sorority sisters at Alpha Omicron Pi. While many of her high school classmates went off together to a different university, she

The Golden Huskies reception featuring the Class of 1973 is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center Ballroom, 231 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb.

took advantage of receiving a scholarship at NIU and met a lot of new friends.

“I was very happy to be away from home, and meet some new friends,” Grandolfo said.

Grandolfo said that much of the campus feels similar to her, despite some changes over the years. She remembers her and her sorority sisters spending a lot of time at what is now the Holmes Student Center. The center was named for former University President Leslie A. Holmes in 1974.

She lived in Neptune Hall freshman year.

“The nice part about living in Neptune is you could get up about 7:30 and be in your class at 8 a.m.,” Grandolfo said. “It was a nice dorm. It was all

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Upcoming road closures for NIU Homecoming in DeKalb

DeKALB – It’s nearly time for Northern Illinois University’s annual Homecoming festivities including a downtown Block Party, and motorists should prepare for temporary road closures in DeKalb starting Oct. 12.

Down Home in Downtown DeKalb, NIU’s Homecoming Block Party runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 along Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. All are welcome. The party will feature a kid zone, classic car show, March of the Huskies, pep rally, food trucks, discounts at local businesses and more.

Downtown DeKalb road closures

In effect from 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13: Lincoln Highway from First to Fourth streets, and smaller portions of Second and Third streets between Locust and Grove streets, according to the city of DeKalb. Road detours will be in effect similar to Corn Fest to accommodate outside traffic.

Campus closures

In effect from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, to 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14:

Lucinda Avenue from Annie Glidden Road to Stadium Drive West will be closed.

Stadium Drive East from Stadium Drive to Lincoln Drive North will be closed.

Lincoln Drive North from Annie Glidden Road to Grant Drive East will be closed. Grant Drive East from Grant Drive North to Douglas Drive North will be closed.

AARP Tax-Aide seeking volunteers for 2024 tax season

DeKALB – AARP Tax-Aide is seeking DeKalb, Sycamore and La Salle-area

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women at the time, you couldn’t even have men visit you in your rooms when I was a freshman.”

Like Grandolfo and Lamb, Ann (Lesniewski) Pienkos still has friends from her years at NIU.

“It was nice to get away and go to college with my friends during those years, and some of us have kept in touch with each other,” Pienkos said. While at NIU, she married her high school sweetheart, Mark Pienkos, Class of 1972 and 1973. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August 2022.

“Fifty years, to us, is a huge milestone, so to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my graduation, that’s something to be proud of,” Pienkos said. “We’ve

volunteers for the 2024 tax season, which runs from Feb. 1 to April 15.

Training is available through in-person and online programs.

Volunteer opportunities include preparing tax returns, helping with setup and tear-down at AARP’s Sycamore site, and greeting at the DeKalb Public Library. Orientation for new volunteers will be held in November. Certification and training are set for January.

To volunteer, visit aarpfoundation.org/ taxaidevolunteer or call 888-687-2277. For information, call 815-751-5763.

Women’s center hosting safe cracking challenge Oct. 21

DeKALB – The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host a Great Safe Cracking Challenge to benefit the center and continue flood recovery.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. Oct. 21 at the center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb.

Attendees will have 30 minutes to open two safes from the 1940s or earlier. Participants also can watch the safe cracking.

Drinks and refreshments will be served. The center will screen the movies “Sneakers,” “Logan Lucky” and “Ocean’s 13.”

Safe cracking turns are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets cost $8 to observe or $10 to crack the safes. To buy tickets, visit dawcsafecrackingchallenge.org.

For information, email dekalbawc@ gmail.com or visit dawcsafecrackingchallenge.org.

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set a good example for our kids. We live in Florida now but whenever we get a chance, we visit DeKalb and the campus to reminisce. We had really good times there, and we can’t believe it’s been 50 years.”

Pienkos has plenty of memories from her years at NIU, from witnessing political unrest and demonstrations to walking around campus and enjoying the sights like Altgeld Hall and the lagoon, to enjoying midnight french fries in the New Orleans Room where she and her husband lived in Stevenson North.

She and Mark also saw plenty of concerts, most of them at the Chick Evans Field House, from Neil Diamond to the band The Vogues, whose hits included “Five O’Clock World.” Elton John, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Don McLean all visited campus to perform in 1972 and 1973.

LEGACY OF BUSINESS GROWTH

Paul Borek, longtime DeKalb County economic development leader, retires

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Paul Borek said cheers to 15 years this week as he prepared to retire as executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. He leaves a legacy of significant business growth for the community.

Expressing humility as praise from local and state leaders beckoned him forward, Borek, 68, insisted much of the credit for the agency’s success stems from the people who’ve worked alongside him.

“I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to make a difference, along with many, many, many partners that have been involved in all of our initiatives,” he said. “I’m pleased to have worked with all of DCEDC’s colleagues to make a difference for DeKalb County.”

Borek officially handed his successor Mark Williams the reins to the public-private partnership this week. So what’s next for the longtime business leader who’s preparing to leave his office and, hopefully, spend some warmer winters down south?

“I’m wrapping up a few things at the office, and ensuring that the transition with [Mark] Williams is smooth and seamless, and engaging in travel plans with my wife, Mary [Myers],” Borek said.

Borek, who came aboard to run the agency on Feb. 1, 2008, championed a variety of initiatives to attract businesses to DeKalb County during his tenure.

None were more fruitful, community leaders said, than his efforts to create the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone.

A common economic tool employed by municipalities across the state to entice business growth, the Enterprise Zone creates financial incentives for businesses to relocate or grow their businesses in DeKalb County.

The Zone offers tax incentives through state and local agreements, and coordinates with the Illinois Department of Revenue and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The cities of DeKalb, Genoa, Sandwich and Sycamore, along with Cortland and Waterman all have signed agreements with the Zone.

Since the Enterprise Zone’s creation in 2016, businesses have invested more than $2.5 billion into facilities in the county.

Among them include significant

I’ve watched him advocate for the city of DeKalb, and for DeKalb County, over and over again, and his leadership was instrumental in changing the Enterprise Zone to allow data centers, which is one of the catalysts for us getting Meta to be able to come out here. So Paul’s always been a great advocate for the community.”

growth marked just within the past three years: social media giant Facebook’s parent company, Meta’s DeKalb Data Center, exceeding $1 billion worth of investment into the Interstate 88 corridor, Amazon’s warehouse, Ferrara Candy Company, a Kraft Heinz facility and more.

DeKalb County Administrator Brian Gregory said the creation of the Enterprise Zone began about a decade ago with a meeting between himself, Borek and Mark Pietrowski, who at the time chaired the DeKalb County Board.

The trio met at 3 p.m. on a Friday and didn’t wrap until close to 9 p.m.

“And from that point, Paul took the Enterprise Zone – and you heard the word shepherd earlier – he shepherded that process,” Gregory said. “Paul was instrumental in making this happen. Paul’s treated every opportunity the same, whether that economic opportunity involved hundreds of millions of dollars in investment or hundreds of dollars of investment. He recognized and appreciates that those companies are making investments here in the

county, and he was there along the way to always serve as a resource. More importantly, Paul treats people the same way.”

DeKalb County’s Enterprise Zone was certified on Jan. 1, 2016.

About 8 million square feet of new business space has been developed over the past seven years, officials said. With that came 3,500 jobs. As a result of the Enterprise Zone, 19 new businesses were attracted to the county and 19 local businesses expanded their operations.

Pietrowski, now Cortland mayor, said Borek left a legacy of economic success in the community.

“The sky’s the limit now for this community, and it’s [the Enterprise Zone] setting us up well to have a really diversified tax base, which was the goal that I had when I was County Board Chair, and I know that Paul had,” Pietrowski said. “We really just want a lot of good job opportunities here for the residents of this county.”

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Paul Borek, executive director and Enterprise Zone administrator for the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., smiles April 28, 2022, at Faranda’s Banquet Center in DeKalb as he gives an update on the development growth in the county over the past year. Borek was speaking during the annual DCEDC dinner and state of the county event.

Cohen Barnes, DeKalb mayor

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

DeKalb accepting 2024 Human Services Funding applications

DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is accepting fiscal 2024 Human Services Funding applications.

The applications are due at 5 p.m. Oct. 20, according to a news release.

Applications are available for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The organizations must provide services to low-to-moderate-income households; domestic or sexual violence victims; older adults; at-risk children and youth; abused or neglected children; individuals with disabilities; individuals with mental health or substance abuse conditions; and families and individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. The funds will be around $200,000, pending the City Council’s 2024 budget approval.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Application instructions and materials are available on the city of DeKalb website under “Community Development/Community Services/ Human Services Funds.”

For information, call 815-748-2366 or email jennifer.yochem@cityofdekalb. com.

DeKalb Public Library to host eclipse viewing party Oct. 14

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a viewing party for patrons to see the upcoming partial eclipse.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14, at the library, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

Attendees can watch the eclipse and make a craft. Treats will be provided. Special eclipse glasses are available while supplies last.

No registration is required. For information, email brittak@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2150.

Northern Rehab to host fall injury prevention program

SYCAMORE – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will host a “Fall and Injury Prevention” presentation as part of their Lunch and Learn Educational Series.

The event will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Admission is free.

Physical therapist Kristin Christian will discuss fall effects, how to identify fall risk factors, fall prevention guidelines, and balance exercises to minimize fall risk.

Refreshments will be provided by Hy-Vee.

Because of limited space, registration is required; call 815-756-9577 or visit kishymca.org.

For information, visit kishymca.org or northernrehabpt.com/events or call 815-756-9577 or 815-756-8524.

Vision and hearing information booth scheduled Oct. 11

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a Center for Sight and Hearing informational booth on vision and hearing issues on Oct. 11.

The information will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

Information on vision and hearing prevention, treatments and symptoms will be provided.

For information, email chelsear@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1700.

Sycamore church to host hymn sing Oct. 15

SYCAMORE – Sycamore United Methodist Church’s Music Ministries will host a “Glory Sound” hymn sing at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the church, 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore.

The public is invited.

The event will feature the chancel choir and an instrumental combo. Attendees can sing along to the music. The event will be directed by Peter Hansen, Sycamore United Methodist Church’s music director.

For information, call 815-895-9113, email office@sycamoreumc.org or visit the church’s social media pages.

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LOOKING BACK

1923 – 100 YEARS AGO

Marion, Ohio – The estate of the late president, Warren G. Harding exclusive of his stock in the Harding Publishing company is valued at $486,565.64 according to the appraisers’ report filed in probate court here today.

With 155 pigs entered, the annual DeKalb County Pig Club show scheduled for October 19, at Annie’s Woods, will prove to be of greater interest than the one held a year ago, and that was a bigger affair than anticipated by those who were instrumental in starting the club. The affair this year is known as the pig club championship show, and people of DeKalb and vicinity should encourage the boys in their wonderful works by their attendance at the show October 19. In addition to the pig club show, the championship meet of the Northern Illinois Horseshoe tourney will take place.

The Crane school in Ohio Grove has been closed for a week owing to a siege of chicken pox.

Work of laying cement on North Thirteenth Street has been commenced and already is partly completed. Considerable dissatisfaction is being manifested among those who watched the job because of the fact that the electric company’s tracks in the center of the street are not paved. This is one thing that tends to spoil the entire Lewis Street job because there is such a disagreeable bump where the railroad tracks cross at Thirteenth Street. The general opinion is that there should be some measures taken to make the street level, at least, between the two sections of the pavement.

Announcement is received from Manager Edelson, of the Rainbow flyers, Chicago, that the machine here last Sunday at Electric Park, will be on the ground next Sunday, and in addition to passenger carrying will put on a life drop. Benny Grew, a parachute man of daredevil ability, will drop 1,000 feet or more before his chute opens, and will thrill the hundreds of spectators at the park. Grew nearly lost his life in a drop at Milwaukee a few days ago.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

Although the blaze was extinguished before serious damage was caused, water from the sprinkling system resulted in a serious loss Sunday morning at the building at 136 S. Second Street. The building, which is owned by Louis Appolos, houses the DeKalb Toy and Novelty Company and the B. H. Clark Printing Company. The blaze is thought to have started on the roof from a spark. The heat from the fire opened the sprinkler heads and set off the alarm, sending three trucks of the DeKalb fire department racing to the scene at 4:55 o’clock Sunday morning. Although the fire was brought under control in short order, water from the sprinkling system seeped through the floor and caused considerable damage at the printing shop located on the first floor.

This morning the attractive decorations on the light poles which were set up a week ago in conjunction with the Golden Anniversary homecoming celebration

at the Northern Illinois State Teachers College were removed. The decorations were placed on 100 poles in the business area through the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the merchants of this city. During the past week the business district took on a gala appearance. The decorations were installed by a Chicago firm.

Tomorrow, the War Memorial Committee of the Northern Illinois State Teachers College will present to the college the first installment of books to be purchased annually with the interest from the Memorial Book Foundation to be created this year. This War Memorial Book Project is being established in reverent memory of the causalities of the college in World War II. The families of the 37 NI war dead are receiving notices of the presentation ceremony and will be welcome at the occasion. Inside the cover of each book will be the special memorial book plate, designed by Bettie Hall, ’42.

About $1,300 was stolen sometime during the night when a safe at the Hallgren Lumber Company office located at the east end of Locust Street was cracked. The theft was discovered shortly after 7 o’clock this morning when the office was opened for business.

This morning Mayor H. J. Hakala conferred with William Meck of the Stahl Construction Company concerning the progress of the street improvement program which is underway at this time. Curb and gutter work have been halted because of the shortage of cement but Mr. Meck stated that base work activities are being continued.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

An unprecedented annexation of 180 acres of land on DeKalb’s south side was approved by the DeKalb Sanitary District board of trustees Wednesday night. Although the intended used of the land was not discussed, the three trustees agreed the land would

probably be developed soon. Included in the annexation is 60 acres slated for construction of the A. O. Smith Harvestore factory.

The DeKalb Park District board, in a special meeting Tuesday, directed its attorney to enter into an agreement with the Fairview Cemetery Association for the leasing of 50 acres of land at $40 an acre for 10 years. The land, east of the Fairview Cemetery, south of DeKalb High School and west of Illinois 23, will be utilized for up to 17 baseball and softball diamonds.

Bits of DeKalb County history were auctioned off yesterday in the 69-year-old courthouse. The pressures of a government expanding to meet the demands of a modern society forced the auction. Just over $2,400 was paid by the 115 registered bidders, who, along with about 400 other persons, spent a sunny Sunday afternoon looking at the antique desks, chairs, wicker wheel chairs and several other curious items.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

The push to muffle loud train whistles continues to chug along, with both sides agreeing to meet to discuss how to establish a whistle-free zone. Federal officials and Union Pacific Railroad representatives met Thursday night and agreed to meet with each of the six communities involved in the local “whistle-free” movement separately and take a look at what each town has to do in order to qualify for a quiet zone.

Although they have been given little information about the proposal, city officials across DeKalb County are wary of the proposed deal to expand the DeKalb County Landfill. From what they have seen so far, many of them are against a deal to allow Waste Management to dump thousands of tons of out-of-county garbage at the landfill every day.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center Corn is harvested in DeKalb Agriculture fields, circa 1945.

Get in on DeKalb’s Halloween House Decorating Contest

DeKALB – Ready to get spooky this season? Those wishing to get in on the DeKalb Park District’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest have until Oct. 17, when the judging begins.

The DeKalb Park District will host several Halloween-themed events during the fall. The events are open to people of all ages, according to a news release.

The registration deadline for the fourth annual DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest is Oct. 17. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: People’s Choice, Best Overall Theme, Scariest and Best Special Effects.

The entries’ addresses will be published in local media unless specified otherwise. The entry fee is $5 per house.

Staff judging will run from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18. People’s Choice voting is available from Oct. 19 through Oct. 26 on the DeKalb Park District Facebook page. Photos of each house will be shared, with the winning image announced by 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Winners will receive a yard sign to display and a prize package.

The annual Howl-o-ween pet costume contest begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at Katz Dog Park, 393 W. Dresser Road, DeKalb. Prizes are awarded in three categories: Howling with Laughter, Most Spook-tacular and Best Owner/ Pet Costume Combo. Onsite registra -

tion begins at 10:30 a.m.

A Pumpkin Smash ‘N’ Bash event will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at Hopkins Park Sled Hill, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. Attendees can participate in pumpkin roll competitions and smash stations, turning pumpkins into com-

post. Non-carved pumpkins will not be accepted. Participants must remove any glow sticks and candles beforehand. Registration for the pumpkin roll competitions is due by 1:15 p.m. For information, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com or call 815-758-6663.

Photo provided by the DeKalb Park District

This home was the 2022 DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest’s People’s Choice winner.

Glidden Homestead to host

‘Uncle Joe’s Jubilee’ Oct. 21

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DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center will host an “Uncle Joe’s Jubilee” fundraiser to benefit the homestead on Oct. 21.

The event will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, according to a news release.

The fundraiser will include a raffle for handcrafted items and Chicago Cubs and Egyptian Theatre tickets. Dinner will be catered by Country Store and Catering.

Musical performers include pianist Travis Erikson and baritone Harrison Hintzsche. The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will display artwork inspired by the homestead and grounds. The pieces will be available to purchase.

Joseph Glidden created the world’s most commercially successful barbed

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Problem-solving event set for

Oct.

16 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a problem-solving event Oct. 16 themed around Joseph F. Glidden. The free event will begin at 6 p.m. in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

wire in 1873. The invention earned him the nickname “The Father of Barbed Wire.” Glidden also was known as “Uncle Joe” by local residents for his philanthropic contributions. The contributions include a hospital, railroad passage through his property, and donating land for Northern Illinois University.

Tickets cost $45 per person, $80 for two, or $320 for a table of eight. To buy tickets, email info@gliddenhomestead. org, call 815-756-7904, visit GliddenHomestead.org, or visit the homestead at 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is a nonprofit organization working to preserve the home and barn while providing educational opportunities to the public. The homestead is open from noon to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month.

For information, visit GliddenHomestead.org.

Participants can use the engineering design process to make a pipe cleaner barbed wire strand. Attendees also can guess jobs Glidden had by looking in a drawer.

No registration is required.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

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Photo provided by the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center Joseph F. Glidden created the world’s most commercially successful barbed wire in 1873. The invention earned him the nickname “The Father of Barbed Wire.”

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Habitat for Humanity DeKalb County meetings begin Oct. 16

DeKALB – Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will hold online informational meetings for anyone who wants to become Habitat homeowners.

The meetings will be held at noon Oct. 16 and 7 p.m. Oct. 19 via Zoom, according to a news release.

The meetings will explain the qualifications and requirements to be accepted as a partner family. Attendees only need to attend one session. The meetings are a requirement to submit an application.

Registration is required. To register, email familysupport@habitatdcil.org.

Halloween art exhibit opening reception set for Oct. 13

DeKALB – The Fargo Venue will host an opening reception for its “Shape and Shadow” group art exhibit.

The reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 at the venue, 641 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

Attendees can meet the exhibit artists and Halloween aficionados. The reception will feature a craft activity, skate park activities, and live painting by artist Ryan Swain.

Refreshments will be served. Participants can dress in spooky clothes. Artwork is available to buy.

“Shape and Shadow” includes artwork by DeKalb and Midwest artists. The art is themed around Halloween to immerse visitors in a world of mystery and enchantment, according to a news release.

The artists include Yesenia Arroyo, Sophie Bergagna, Lee Bishop, Brad Cahill, Helen Celewicz, Katie Drum, Danni Hernandez, Donovan Holland, Rachel Joyce, Eric Kraybill, Kate Lassiter, Michael Leeson, Grace Miccolis, Laura Nienhueser, Aliya Noor, Doug Overton, Yetzey Reyes, Ivy Schneck, April Startzel, Maxine Stewart, Grant Swanberg, Diego Torres, Maeve Wallace, Jackie Weides and Arin Whitmore.

The Fargo Venue, established in 2021, is a multi-purpose space for art shows, classes, events and live music in downtown DeKalb.

The exhibit will through Oct. 31. For information, visit fargovenue.com or katiedrum.com.

Lincoln Highway Association to meet Oct. 12 in Franklin Grove

FRANKLIN GROVE – The Lincoln Highway Association will host a Lincoln Highway interest meeting for people

who like driving trips, history or antique cars.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm. St., Franklin Grove.

The meeting will include information about Lincoln Highway. Attendees also can learn about upcoming events and driving tours, including the Fall Colors Driving Tour.

The tour connects Lincoln Highway to northern Illinois. The route includes Lincoln Highway, Route 31, the Great River Road and the U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. The tour will highlight forest preserves and parks. There is also a side trip along the Stagecoach Trail.

For information, visit illinoislincolnhighwayassociation.org/meetings-events, email illinoislincolnhighwayassoc@ gmail.com or call or text 815-751-2887.

Jazz in Progress to perform Oct. 14 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – Jazz in Progress will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library on Oct. 14.

The free concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The band will perform modern jazz and big band music.

Doors open at 6 p.m. No registration is required.

Jazz in Progress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for local community music programs, including the DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa-Kingston, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Sandwich, Somonauk, Earlville and Leland school districts; St. Mary’s School in DeKalb; and the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

Egyptian Theatre’s ‘Horror Film Series’ runs through October

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre will host a “Horror Film Series” during October.

A selection of films will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the theater at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb.

The schedule includes:

Oct. 17: “The Thing”

Oct. 24: “The Shining”

Oct. 31: “Halloween” (1979)

Tickets cost $10. To buy tickets, visit egyptiantheatre.org, call 815-758-1225, or visit the Egyptian Theatre box office. For information, visit egyptiantheatre. org.

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New Elmwood Cemetery fund set up to aid needs

nity treasure’s upkeep and ongoing restoration.”

SYCAMORE – The new Elmwood Cemetery Endowment Fund was created to aid the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore with maintenance, historic restoration and other needs.

The fund was created through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The fund supports Elmwood Cemetery Co. for general maintenance, historical restoration or preservation, historical burial site or war memorial maintenance, and other public enhancements at the Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St., Sycamore.

The Elmwood Cemetery Co. was formed in 1865 by local citizens who wanted a special place of honor for loved ones who fought in the Civil War, according to a news release. The citizens formed a board of managers to create a new cemetery in Sycamore. The board bought 18 acres of farmland from Henry L. Boies.

“We established the Elmwood Cemetery Endowment Fund to provide revenue for ongoing historical and public-facing needs,” John Boies, president of Elmood Cemetery Co., said in

the release. “As a 501c13 organization, the Elmwood Cemetery Co. wants to provide donors with tax-deductible options for giving. The cemetery is a respected place where loved one’s rest,

Data: Fall enrollment at Kishwaukee College grows by 9.4% compared to 2022

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MALTA – Recently released data shows fall enrollment at Kishwaukee College grew 9.4% compared to 2022, according to a news release from the college.

The 10-day enrollment numbers for the fall semester follow an increased enrollment from the spring semester, too, according to the college. Between the summer and fall semesters this year, Kishwaukee College enrollment rose 10.5%.

The enrollment data marks a new 2023 trend for the college, which saw a 2022 semester enrollment growth, marking the first enrollment increase for the college since 2012.

“We are pleased to see so many students choosing to attend Kishwaukee College. The college is committed to meeting the needs of our community,

helping students create the life they want,” Kishwaukee College President Laurie Borowicz said in the release.

According to Kishwaukee College, new student enrollment is up 17%, and more students are taking classes on campus than in the past four years.

Online instruction also continues at the college, with more than 36% of those enrolled taking online courses meant to help balance students’ schedules.

“The enrollment increases are a sign we are providing the best possible opportunities for our students. Kishwaukee College will continue to adapt to the changing needs of our students and the community,” Bob Johnson, chairman of the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees, said in the release.

Kishwaukee College serves about 4,000 students annually, offering transfer programs, career-ready degrees and certificates, short-term training and more.

history and family genealogy are remembered, and guests can walk or gather. We take pride in this commu-

Today, the Elmwood Cemetery is enclosed by restored iron fencing. Cast-iron gates mark the entrance. The cemetery gates belong to the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery contains more than 100 documented Union Army veterans and war heroes of past and present, according to the news release.

“We are grateful to be working with the Elmwood Cemetery Co. Board to establish this important fund that honors people whose lives and accomplishments built, protected, and enhanced the quality of life for Sycamore and surrounding communities,” Foundation Executive Director Dan Templin said in the release.

Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the Elmwood Cemetery Endowment Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf. org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

For questions or to discuss setting up a fund that aligns with your charitable interests, contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

Photo provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation

The new Elmwood Cemetery Endowment Fund was created to aid the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore with maintenance, historic restoration and other needs.

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DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he was sad to see Borek retire because he believes he was the driving force behind state officials allowing data centers in enterprise zones.

“I’ve watched him advocate for the city of DeKalb, and for DeKalb County, over and over again, and his leadership was instrumental in changing the Enterprise Zone to allow data centers, which is one of the catalysts for us getting Meta to be able to come out here,” Cohen said. “So Paul’s always been a great advocate for the community.”

Municipal and county officials lauded Borek for his efforts to spur economic development at a Sept. 28 DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. event held in celebration of Borek’s retirement.

Borek’s efforts also didn’t go unnoticed by state officials, either, including a special message from Gov. JB Pritzker himself.

Pritzker wrote a letter to Borek, which was read by the agency’s Board President Mike Kokott.

“Your leadership and dedication have been instrumental in propelling our state’s economic growth and your retirement marks the end of a truly remarkable era,” Kokott read from Pritzker’s letter. “For the last 15 years your leadership has played a pivotal

role in revitalizing DeKalb County. The remarkable economic growth achieved in the last three years alone, equivalent to three decades of progress stands as a testament to your contributions.”

Karen Hoyle, administrator for the economic development corporation, has worked with Borek since 2010. In an emotional sendoff, Hoyle said she’ll miss Borek’s mentorship.

“He has been one of the best bosses I’ve ever had in my life,” Hoyle said.

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“He’s humble, he’s kind, he’s intelligent, he’s thoughtful, he’s considerate. He is one to allow you to collaborate and on prominent issues he is just a really wonderful human.”

Borek said he plans to become a snowbird by wintering in Florida, and hopes to take a river cruise in northern Europe before long.

While he enjoys the spoils of a career well spent, DeKalb County will continue to see the fruits of his labor.

“We are in unprecedented economic

development that we haven’t seen since the invention of barbed wire, and Paul was a cog in that wheel to make it happen, and an important cog in the wheel,” Cohen said. “I’m always going to remember him. We created transformational change in the city of DeKalb, whether it’s driving property taxes down or affordable housing, whether it’s new jobs being able to create historic investment in our community, and he was a part of that, so I’ll always remember him for that.”

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Breaking ground May 14, 2015, with gold shovels for Ideal Industries’ new 220,000-square-foot facility in Sycamore Prairie Business Park are Craig Erdmier (from left) of Cord Construction, David Juday of Ideal Industries, Nick Shkordoff of Ideal Industries, Paul Borek of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy, William Waldorf of Larson & Darby Group and Sycamore City Manager Brian Gregory.

Sycamore Chamber welcomes 35:35 Makers Collective

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Prenatal yoga class taking place

Oct. 14 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a prenatal yoga class for pregnant patrons.

The free class will be held at 10 a.m.

Oct. 14 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

Attendees can practice beneficial and safe yoga exercises and poses. The class also includes breathing, relaxation and

labor visualization strategies. Participants should bring a yoga mat and block.

The class will be led by prenatal yoga instructor, birth doula, and pre and postnatal corrective exercise specialist

Kim Wheaton. No registration is required. For more information, email samanthah@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

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Photo provided by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 35:35 Makers Collective to its membership. Chamber staff, board members and community members celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 21. Locate4d at 265 W. Peace Road, 35:35 Makers Collective sells local and out-of-state handmade goods and offers a candle-pouring bar, workshops, pop-up events, mini-maker opportunities and craft classes. For information, visit 3535makerscollective.com.

CLASSIFIED

Maple Park Police Department Part-Time Police Officer

JO B DE SC RIPTIO N

The Villag e of M aple Park is se eki ng certified law enforcemen t officers fo r Part -Time

Poli ce Of ficer (20 - 29 Hours) Positi ons Th e Ma ple Park Poli ce Departmen t currently consists of part- ti me officers

Fl exible schedul e - Po li ce position will be sh ift work which includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Join the Vi ll age of M apl e Park's Poli ce Department as a Part-Time Police Of fi cer.

The Police Departmen t is on e of the most vi sibl e Villag e department s and works to keep the Maple Park co mm uni ty safe and oversees the enforcement of la ws and ordinances

The Part -Time O ffi cer will perf orm general and special ized law enforcemen t duties in or der to preserve publ ic pe ace; to prot ect li ves, property, the ri ghts of the publ ic; and to enforce stat ut ory laws and mu nicipal ordinances To pe rform this jo b successf ully, an individu al must be ab le to perf orm each essent ial dut y exceptionally. Communi ty policing is a key el ement of th is posi tio n. The requi rement s listed below are representati ve of the kn owledge, skill an d/or ab ili ty requ ired

REQU IRED KN OWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be 21 years of age or a bove

Possess a High School Diplom a or GED certif icate

Possess a va lid Illinoi s driv er's license

Possess a va lid Illinoi s FO ID card

Must hav e grad uat ed from ei ther a full-t ime pol ice academy or a part- time academy a pproved by the I lli noi s La w

Enforcement Trai ni ng and St and ards Boar d and have served as a certified poli ce officer

Q ualified in the us e of firea rms

Must hav e a clear reco rd with no arrest s involving vi olent crimes and / or felonies

Pass a me dical examination and drug test

Anyo ne wh o has se rved in the US M ili ta ry must have been hon orably discha rged

Able to u ndersta nd and ca rry out comp lex oral and writt en instru ct io ns

Exercise init iative and discretion in emergency situati ons

Make de ci sions bas ed upon department po licies and trai ni ng

Deal wi th th e p ublic in a tactful manner

Have g ood communi cation skills

Work with out direct su pervision

Must hav e a wo rkin g kn owledge and / or the abil ity to access in formation in crimin al and traf fi c la w, and depa rtment poli cy

Be of good moral character, of temperate h abits, of sound health, and physically and mentally abl e to perf orm assi gned duti es

A ttend training as re qui red

Est abl is h positive relationships wi th the communi ty

SALARY

St arti ng $25.20 / h our and going to $28.00 / ho ur at completion of 12 months

HO W TO APPLY

Qu alified appl ican ts shou ld appl y by completi ng an application and attach ing a resume and cover letter.

App lication can be fo und on The Vi ll age of Mapl e Park's websit e at ht tps://vil la geofmaplepar k.org/em pl oyment/.

Poli ce posit ion will be sh ift work wh ich includ es weekda ys weekends and holi days.

Please mail to:Villa ge of Mapl e Park

At tn: Vi lla ge Administrat or Cheryl Al drid ge 302 Wi ll ow Street PO Bo x 220 Ma ple Pa rk, IL 60151

Or emai l to:caldri dge@vil la geofmaple par k.com

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Col lins Dental Grou p - Sycamore

Seeking a local F/T Licensed Massa ge Therap ist for spa like sett ing prov iding massage therapy to patients at Collins Dental Group

We of fer full se rvice compli ment ary and retail massa ge ap poi nt ments to our pati en ts Offering a $2,000 signing bonus. Send resume to : jbunn@collinsdentalgroup.com

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2023

RUNNING ONE RING ONLY!

10:00 AM

Lunch by: Moni Comfort Station Available LOCATI ON: 4410 Mi ll stream Rd Marengo, IL 60152

AN TIQUES, TO OLS, MILITARY ITEMS, LO TS & LO TS OF MISC. YEARS OF COLLECTING!

Belvider e, IL 61008 815-988-0249 cell

OW NERS: George & Jerri Partlo AUCTIO NE ERS: LY LE LE E IL State Li cen se #440.000200 WI # 2863-52 & Ra ndy Donl ey CLERKS & CASH IE RS: LEE AUCTION SER VICE

TERMS: Ca sh or checks with prop er ID Vi sa, Mastercard & Di scover a ccept ed 10% Buyers Premium with 5% discoun t for cash or check. No property to be removed un til set tled for. All items sold “AS IS”. Number syst em will be used Must have Driver's license or valid ID for re gi stration Lee Au ct ion Service is NOT resp onsible for it ems af ter purc hase. Ann ou ncements day of sale prevai l. Visit our web si te at www.leeauctionservice .com for terms & ch eck out Aucti on Look or Au ct ion Zip fo r pi ct ures & more info

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE & CONTENTS

Saturday, November 4th, 20 23 220 Dickson Ct., Yorkvill e, IL 60560

Auction starting @ 9:30 am will be gi n with the contents of the home which will include the Furniture & decorative home furnishi ngs, cookware, Coca-Cola coll ectibles, glassware, framed signed & numbered paintings & prin ts, older fi shing lures, toys & games, lawn tractor. Registration requires pr oper ID, will accept cash, major credit/ de bit cards & good checks no property removed until settled for.

The real-estate offe ring @ 11:00 am SAME DAY: This residential lot is improved wi th a 3-to-4bedroom, 3 bath, fi nished basement, ranch style home with a 2-car at tached garage The home has many updates and ameniti es including hard wood floors throughout the main fl oor The 3 bedrooms are on the main floor with hallway full fixtured bath The master bedroom has a newer remolded bath which includes a walk-in shower handicapped accessible, Ceiling fans throughout Formal living & dining room in the front h ouse plan with large fami ly and dini ng area in back of house, with patio doors to cement patio area The family room includes a full masonry bric k fire place with mantel & raised hearth that will accommodate a gas log. The kitchen has lots of cabi netry. Entering from the garage is the laundry / mud room area Moving to the lower-level finished basement is a customized built-in bar with back bar sink, full fixtured bath, gas brick fron t fireplace with mantel & large living room Two unfinished Storage areas one with cl oset that could easily be turned into a 4th bedroom which has the basement escape window The ot her is the electrical and appliance area with work bench area The gas fired forced air furnace, central air, hot water heater and roof have been updated in the last five years, The garage has 2 doors with overhead openers and is heated. The home is in a cul-de-sac, has been well maintained with mature l andscape, Yorkville School District, Fire protection and services Additionally, the appliances being offered with the home include two refrig erators, gas stove, dishwasher, washer & gas dryer, upright freezer and Oak 8' slate, drop pocket pool table. Inspection of the property is by appointment only, contact auctioneer Chris Wegener @ 815 -451-2820. Ron & Sharon Kohler, Owners

Atty repr esenting Seller Kelly Kramer, Yo rkville IL 630-553-9500

Auctioneer: Ch ris Wegener Sa ndwich IL 815-451-2820 see photos @ Go2wegenerauctions.com

TUCKED AWAY by Heirloom Estate Sales

October 12 -14

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Friday & Saturday 10 -3

7 Sylvan Ln DeKalb

If you didn 't know it was here yo u'd dr ive right by! Th is home is tucked away in the trees, ri ght on the gol f course in Greenwoo d Acres. Lots of ya rd art, plant s and pat io furniture. An awesome vi ntage butchers block!

Beaut if ul MCM, vintag e and antique furnit ure. Li nens and entertai ni ng wares. Severa l pieces of si gned art. Kitchen wares and all the us ual home it ems.

For a sneak peek, li ke us on Facebook or follow us at EstateSales.net

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Familial stat us includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violat io n of the law. Ou r readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis

To complain of discrimination call HUD 1- 800-669-9777 Hearing impaired number is 1-800-927-9275

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JAMES

M. GLASS; SCOTT BECKER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FO R JAMES M. GLASS, DECEASED; WILLIAM GLASS; DAVID ANDREW GLASS; JEAN ANN GLASS-LAPORTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2022FC000037

Judge Bradley J. Waller

Address: 725 S. 4th Street Dekalb, IL 60115

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2023, I, Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on October 26, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150

N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise desi gnated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb, St ate of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

COMMON ADDRESS:

725 S. 4th Street, Dekalb IL 60115

P.I.N.: 08-22-479-028

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT

WAS: $116,180.30

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offe red for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amou nts of any surplus bi d will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit , the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, ot her than a mortgagee

obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit , the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, ot her than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Ac t, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4)

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact

Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710

Please refer to file number IL 22 9294

Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC 30 N LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Ph 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 22 9294

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Published in The MidWeek, September 27, 2023

October 4, 11, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE"

W22-0602 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC;

Plaintiff, vs Amy E. Retuerto; Heron Creek Homeowners Association;

Defendants.

Case No 23 FC 20

Judge Brad Waller Courtroom 300

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitl ed cause, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on November 9, 2023 at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit:

C/K/A: 2428 Dustin Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178

PIN: 06-21-128-004

The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W220602 The terms of the sale

2428 Dustin Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178 PIN: 06-21-128-004

The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W220602 The terms of the sale are Cash 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: a sing le family residence. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310)

Christopher J. Irk (6300084)

Cory J. Harris (6319221)

Tracey M. Coons (6311050) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W22-0602 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com

I3229986

Published in The MidWeek, October 4, 11, 18, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF JAMES M. GLASS; SCOTT BECKER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FO R JAMES M. GLASS, DECEASED; WILLIAM GLASS; DAVID ANDREW GLASS; JEAN ANN GLASS-LAPORTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2022FC000037

Judge Bradley J. Waller

Address: 725 S. 4th Street Dekalb IL 60115

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31 2023

I, Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois, will on October 26, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 N. Main Street Sycamore IL 60178, or in a place otherwise desi gnated at the time of sale County of DeKalb, St ate of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 10 IN THOMPSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S O FFICE OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON APRI L 19, 1897 IN

described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT IS DESCRIBED

AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 10 IN THOMPSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S O FFICE OF DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS, ON APRI L 19, 1897 IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 8, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RE CORD, IF ANY.

COMMON ADDRESS:

725 S. 4th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

P.I.N.: 08-22-479-028

The real estate is improved with a single-family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $116,180.30

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offe red for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512 the amou nts of any surplus bi d will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit , the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, ot her than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Ac t, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4)

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC,

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710

Please refer to file number IL

22 9294 Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Ph 312-541-9710 /

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22 9294 Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Ph 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 22 9294

I3229734

Published in The MidWeek,

September 27, 2023

October 4, 11, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE"

W22-0602

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs Amy E. Retuerto; Heron Creek Homeowners Association; Defendants. Case No. 23 FC 20 Judge Brad Waller Courtroom 300 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitl ed cause, Sheriff of DeKalb, Illinois, will on November 9, 2023, at the hour of 01:00 PM at DeKalb County Sheriff`s Office, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DeKalb State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit:

LOT 247 IN HERON CREEK PHASE SIX, A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF SYCAMORE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 IN PLAT CABINET NO. 9, AT SLIDE 75-B AS DOCUMENT NO. 2003027412, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

C/K/A: 2428 Dustin Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178

PIN: 06-21-128-004

The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W220602 The terms of the sale are Cash 10% at t ime of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: a sing le family residence. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310)

Christopher J. Irk (6300084)

Cory J. Harris (6319221)

Tracey M. Coons (6311050)

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310)

Christopher J. Irk (6300084)

Cory J. Harris (6319221)

Tracey M. Coons

(6311050)

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 312-360-9455 W22-0602 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com

I3229986

Published in The MidWeek, October 4, 11, 18, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Servion, Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs Michael Ibister; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Patricia Williams; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Patricia Williams (deceased)

DEFENDANTS No 2023FC000093

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Patricia Williams

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1537 Hulmes Dr Dekalb, IL 60115 and which said Mortgage was made by:

Patricia Williams

the Mortgagor(s), to Earthmover Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Offi ce of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No 2020011139; and for ot her relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Lori Grubbs Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore IL 60178 on or before October 27, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN A CCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No 14-23-05615

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3229774

(Published in The MidWeek, September 27, 2023 October 4, 11, 2023)

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